NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for furosemide 1 mg/kg PO every 8 hours. The client weighs 44 lb (20 kg). The nurse has furosemide oral solution 10 mg/mL available. How many mL should the nurse administer to the client with each dose? Record your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dose: 1 mg/kg × 20 kg = 20 mg. Solution: 20 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 2 mL .
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a long leg cast. During discharge teaching about appropriate exercises for the affected extremity, the nurse should recommend exercises
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isometric. The nurse should instruct the client on isometric exercises for the muscles of the casted extremity, i.e., instruct the client to alternately contract and relax muscles without moving the affected part.
Question 3 of 5
A client who is pregnant at 30 weeks gestation comes to the prenatal clinic. Which of the following vaccines may be administered safely at this prenatal visit? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Influenza injection and Tdap are safe and recommended in pregnancy. Nasal spray , MMR , and varicella are live vaccines, contraindicated in pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client recovering from a fracture. Which diet selection would be best for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A diet rich in protein, calcium, and vitamins supports bone healing. Broiled chicken, Mandarin orange salad, and milk provide these nutrients. Options A, B, and C include less nutrient-dense foods like fried items or chips, making them less ideal.
Extract:
Discharge medications
Aspirin: 81 mg by mouth, once daily
Clopidogrel: 75 mg by mouth, once daily
Rivaroxaban: 20 mg by mouth, once daily
Metoprolol: 25 mg by mouth, twice daily
Rosuvastatin: 20 mg by mouth, once daily
Lisinopril: 10 mg by mouth, once daily
Question 5 of 5
A client with coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation is being discharged home following coronary artery stent placement. Discharge medications are shown in the exhibit. The nurse identifies which educational topic as the highest priority to reinforce for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anticoagulants/antiplatelets for CAD/AF increase bleeding risk , the highest priority. Bronchospasm , muscle injury , and tinnitus are less relevant.